Each year in Philadelphia and the tri-state area there are thousands of Car Accidents which produce injuries. In Pennsylvania, driving without insurance is a crime, yet it occurs on a daily basis. Those who have coverage are at risk for having no source of recovery if they are struck by an uninsured driver, regardless of how severe the injury is. At The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., we always encourage our clients to protect the people inside the vehicle with proper insurance so no one goes without the potential for a recovery.
The injuries which we see resulting from car accidents range from relatively bearable muscle sprains (whiplash) to tragic deaths. Here is a list containing many of the kinds of injuries we commonly see in the aftermath of a Car Accident:
Strains and Sprains
Fractures requiring surgery
Fractures not requiring surgery
Para and Quadra pelagic
Concussions
Neck fractures
Whiplash
Fractured ankles and knees from the dash and pedals
No one wishes for a car accident to occur, but unfortunately reality does not permit their total absence, especially when driving on Philadelphia highways and road systems. Here in the City of Brotherly Love, roadways are often packed with locals and tourists flocking the city to see some of its historical value and take in the cultural experience. All of these crowded streets and highways, however are a recipe for automotive disaster. Statistics show that if you are driving in Philadelphia, you are 10 times more likely to get into a car accident than if you were driving along Pennsylvania’s more rural county roads. It is estimated that Philadelphia drivers get into an accident once every six years, which is far above the national average of an American driver getting into a car wreck once every 10 years.
According to firm owner Greg Prosmushkin, the best way to protect yourself is to always carry uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage. This way, you always have a source from which to recover if the other at-fault driver is uninsured, or does not carry enough insurance (underinsured motorist coverage).
The medical bills which you incur are always paid by your own insurance company until that coverage is used up (exhausted). The amount of coverage for medical should always be increased from the minimum $5,000.00 to at least $10,000.00, especially if you do not have private health insurance. This way you can get the treatment you need and deserve. At The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., our lawyers and staff have handled thousands of Car Accidents. We can guide you through the insurance issues, which can be confusing. The consultation is always free, so please, if you or a loved one was injured by another and it involved a car, give us a call.
Car Accident Lawyer Philadelphia
Helpful tips from Greg Prosmushkin, P.C. If you or a loved one were injured in a Philadelphia Car Accident, and you have a cell phone, please do the following:
Take pictures of the scene
Take a photo of the streets
Take a photo of the other drivers and passengers if you can
Take photos of the cars involved, including the tag on the back
Take photos of the information that is exchanged so that there can be no mistake.
Take a photo of the ambulance and police cars when they arrive, if they do
Always call the police
Always get yourself and your loved ones checked out
Document everything
Call our office at (215) 673-7733
Car Accident Northeast Philadelphia Lawyer
Being in a Car Accident can be nerve-racking and hard to handle at first. Call The Law Offices of Greg Prosmushkin, P.C., today. With us, the consultation is always free.
This content was written on behalf of Greg Prosmushkin.
